WUD launches new theatre programmes for creative careers in India
NEW DELHI: The World University of Design (WUD) has introduced two new academic programmes in theatre for the 2026–27 session. The institution has launched a four-year Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) in Theatre and a two-year Master of Performing Arts in Theatre aimed at students in India seeking formal training in performance and related creative fields.The programmes come at a time when performance-based careers in India are expanding beyond traditional theatre spaces. According to the university, opportunities now span film, television, OTT platforms, live events, digital media, education and immersive storytelling formats. Admissions for both programmes are currently open.Expansion of performance education in IndiaWUD stated that the new courses have been developed in response to the changing requirements of India’s creative economy. The university noted that structured theatre education in India that integrates classical training with contemporary industry practice remains limited, even as demand for trained performers continues to rise.The institution highlighted that India’s media and entertainment sector is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, supported by expansion in digital content, live entertainment and experiential industries. The programmes aim to align academic training with these evolving professional pathways.
World University of Design introduces theatre courses for performing arts careers in India
Structure of undergraduate programmeThe Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours) in Theatre will include training in acting, voice, movement, directing, script analysis, stagecraft, theatre history and production. The course is designed to provide students with both theoretical understanding and practical exposure through workshops, performances and collaborative projects.Students will also engage in devised theatre and production work to build professional experience during the course. WUD stated that graduates will complete the programme with a performance portfolio that can support entry into multiple sectors of the creative industry, including theatre, film, television and digital platforms.Postgraduate training and specialisationThe Master of Performing Arts in Theatre is aimed at graduates who want to specialise further in areas such as directing, dramaturgy, theatre pedagogy, performance research and creative leadership. The programme will also focus on advanced performance practice, research methods and interdisciplinary collaboration.The university stated that postgraduate students will be trained to take up roles as practitioners, educators and researchers within India’s cultural sector. The curriculum also includes exposure to contemporary performance theories and collaborative creative processes.Interdisciplinary learning environmentWUD said theatre students will study alongside peers from design, fashion, animation, film, architecture, visual arts and management disciplines. The university added that masterclasses, festivals, productions and industry interactions will form part of the learning process.According to the institution, the programmes are intended to prepare students for careers in India’s expanding creative industries where performance, design and technology are increasingly interconnected.
